Payroll Specialist with German

Rolls--royce; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare (LuxMed)

Group life insurance

Glasses subsidy

Multisport card

Remote work allowance PLN 100 gross/mo

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Kraków Global Capability Centre seeks an HR & Payroll Specialist to support end-to-end HR processes for the German market, ensuring accurate, compliant payroll and personnel administration.

The role offers a hybrid work model from the Kraków center, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous learning within a global, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations
• Ability to work in an international environment
• Business-fluent German (B2/C1) required
• Strong attention to detail and process discipline

Responsibilities

• Execute daily HR operations across employee lifecycle (hire to retire)
• Support payroll input preparation and validation
• Maintain employee data in HR systems per German labour law
• Handle inquiries in German (written and verbal)
• Collaborate with other HR streams for end-to-end process continuity
• Follow SOPs and improve processes where needed
• Flag risks and provide guidance to Senior Team Members

Skills

German language

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Learning mindset

HR operations experience

Tools

Workday

SAP

ServiceNow

Job description

Job DescriptionHR & Payroll Specialist with GermanFull time HybridCracow, PolandWhy join Rolls‑Royce?At Rolls‑Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.By joining Rolls‑Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.The Kraków Rolls‑Royce Global Capability Centre represents an exciting new chapter in the growth of Rolls‑Royce Group Business Services. Designed to support global operations and employee services, the Centre is a key hub for enabling operational efficiency and strengthening global business processes. It delivers exceptional services across finance, procurement, HR, Data Analytics and Service Management.Role Summary:HR & Payroll Specialist s upports end-to-end HR processes for the German market, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely execution of operational HR activities across the employee lifecycle. The role requires openness to cross-process collaboration and continuous learning beyond a single HR stream.Key Responsibilities:Operational:Execute daily HR operations across all stages of the employee lifecycle (hire to retire), including onboarding, changes, offboarding and personnel administrationSupport payroll input preparation and validation (data accuracy, deadlines, compliance)Maintain employee data in HR systems in line with German labour law and internal standardsHandle employee and stakeholder inquiries in German (written and verbal)Process & quality:Follow existing SOPs and work instructions across all HR streamsIdentify process gaps, inconsistencies or improvement opportunities and escalate them proactivelySupport updates of SOPs and work instructions based on process changes or learningsCollaboration & mindset:Collaborate with other HR streams to ensure end-to-end process continuityActively participate in cross-process knowledge sharing and backup coverageDemonstrate openness to learning tasks outside the primary assigned streamCompliance & risk awareness:Apply German labour law basics and internal compliance rules in daily operationsFlag risks, deviations or unclear cases to Senior Team Members or Process OwnerEssential Requirements:Experience in HR operations, preferably in a shared services or international environmentGerman at minimum B2/C1 level (business-fluent)Basic understanding of hire-to-retire HR processes and payroll inputsStrong attention to detail and process disciplineOpenness to change, learning and cross-functional workAn experience with Global HRIS platforms (preferably Workday or SAP) and Case Management tools (ServiceNow or other)What do we offer:Annual bonus based on financial results and employee performance evaluation.Employer financed private healthcare at LuxMed for employees. Additional packages can be purchased.Group life insuranceSubsidy for glasses/contact lenses worn for work, up to the amount of PLN 600 gross, every two yearsSubsidy for extra-curricular activities within the cafeteria system on the myBenefit platform/subsidy for Multisport cards, up to the amount of PLN 100 gross per monthInternet and electricity allowance for remote work, in the amount of PLN 100 gross per monthIncreased funding for the Employee Capital Plans (PPK) program; Rolls-Royce Sp. z o.o. contributes 3% to this programAdditional vacation days based on length of serviceHybrid work model (min. 2 days from office)Work in a modern office located in the Krakow center – the Unity Tower (ul. Lubomirskiego 20)Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive .Please note that all applicants will be subject to Poland right-to- work check as part of the recruitment processLI-DS2Job CategoryHuman ResourcesPosting Date12 Oct 2026; 00:10Posting End Date30 Oct 2026